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Newest project

05 Jan 2009 20:08 - 05 Jan 2009 20:09
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Went to Chicago from Dayton OH to get this one. Found it on CL for a decent price. Other than needing new paint(not sure if I will stick to the green) It is really a clean bike. The best part is is it came from the original owner and has just under 3700 actual miles! I am really thinking of a copper/metallic green combo on this one.
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Re: Newest project

05 Jan 2009 20:28
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Very nice!
Looks to be complete and running,or?

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1977 KZ1000 A-1

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Re: Newest project

05 Jan 2009 21:53
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dang, where are my sun glasses!
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Re: Newest project

06 Jan 2009 00:29
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Sandy wrote:
Very nice!
Looks to be complete and running,or?

Details.B)

Runsd real good, and is probably the best riding Z I ever been on. I would think the low original miles is what helped that. It already has a set of tapered bearings in the triple trees too. The green looks good on this side, but a big chunk is missing on the tail piece on the other side, and I did forget about the tear in the seat. All in all, a great 1000, and it was picked up for 800.00, plus the trip to Chicago.

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Re: Newest project

06 Jan 2009 00:31
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I like the color. :P
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Re: Newest project

06 Jan 2009 05:54
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That looks to be a 79 or 80 B model. Nice find for $800.00 Paul I can't wait to see it when you're done with it.
Andy
Akron, Ohio
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Re: Newest project

06 Jan 2009 06:19
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Yeah baby, Kawi Green.... B)
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Re: Newest project

12 Jan 2009 00:22
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It is a 79! The LTD of 78-79 is my favorite KZ to ride, and my 3rd favorite to just look at. I always liked the Z1R for looks best(obviosuly by the name) and found the 76 900 LTD to be a very close 2nd. I havent yet figured out why I think the 900 LTD is prettier than the 1000 LTD though.

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Re: Newest project

12 Jan 2009 09:38
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what is it with all the green bikes for sale lately wow
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I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE

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Re: Newest project

12 Jan 2009 15:38
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wow, same guy prolly owned this one.

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KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold :(
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1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
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Re: Newest project

12 Jan 2009 17:37
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Holy smokes, whoever did that to that bike that Jordan posted should be arrested. Haa I can't believe they took the time to break it down to do the green frame, swingarm, engine etc.... Maybe, it was the guy down the street from me who painted his house blue (were in AZ so blue isn't a popular color choice).

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Re: Newest project

12 Jan 2009 18:34
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jordan wrote:
wow, same guy prolly owned this one.

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You do realize that... whatever dark force compelled this guy
to paint a kickstand green... is pure evil.
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